Strengthening its focus on R&D and new developments of pesticide formulations, Best Agrolife, one of the leading agrochemical companies in India, has, recently appointed Lalit Kumar Sharma as the Head – Quality Control and R&D of its subsidiary, Seedlings India. Besides propelling the pipeline growth and development programmes, Sharma will be in charge of the company’s R&D strategy.
A science graduate from Ravishankar University, Chhattisgarh, Sharma comes with a rich experience of 32 years in the agrochemical industry. He was previously associated with leading agrochemical companies like Crystal Crop Protection, Dhanuka, Montary, and HPM. Sharma has worked closely with these organisations’ quality assurance and production teams and was responsible for testing and commissioning new formulations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lalit Sharma to Seedlings as we embark on our next phase of growth,” said Vimal Alawadhi, MD, BAL. “Sharma brings a strong track record of leadership to the company. He is adept in developing new pesticide formulations like Suspension Concentrate, Capsule Suspension, Suspoemulsion, Tablet Formulation, and combination formulation. We look forward to benefiting from his extensive expertise!”
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“I am excited about joining Seedlings India and leading its talented and unique R&D team. I found the company’s novel molecular approach and focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology most attractive. I am eager to use my industry experience to help build a pipeline of programmes to innovate highly effective crop solutions to help the agricultural community worldwide,” Sharma said on his new role. He will be based out of Seedlings India, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh office.
Best Agrolife continuously focuses on building a strong team of experienced professionals who are leaders in their respective fields. The company had recently roped in the leading business transformation leader and finance professional, Sanjeev Kharbanda, as the organisation’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
